Afon Veterinary Centre

Afon Veterinary Centre is a small-animal practice (group ownership isn’t stated in the available information). Reviews describe both routine care and minor procedures, with examples including nail trims for an older cat, booster vaccinations (with weighing and a treat), and an upcoming operation for a dog. Owners also mention practical support outside normal appointments, such as getting reassurance over the phone and being booked in for the next available slot. One reviewer praised the clinical care but reported organisational issues, including a long wait past the appointment time.

Services

Services and situations specifically mentioned in the available information include

• •Cat nail/claw trimming (reported as quick and low-stress for the cat).
• •Vaccination boosters (including weighing and giving a treat afterwards).
• •Surgery/operation (type not specified; described as scheduled for the following week).
• •Telephone advice/reassurance about a dog’s problem, followed by booking an appointment for the next available day.
• •Handling nervous/anxious dogs, with staff described as patient during the visit.

People

• •Emily and Kim: named in a review for handling a first-time claw trim for a 14-year-old cat; the owner said it “was over in minutes” and their cat “wasn’t stressed in the slightest.”
• •Reception team (unnamed): one owner of an extremely nervous dog said the receptionist was “lovely” from arrival, and another reviewer noted being told to wait and then called in after a delay.
• •Vet (unnamed): described as “superb” during a booster visit (booster given, pet weighed, treat provided) and as kind/patient with a very nervous dog.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 20 reviews. - Calm handling for anxious pets: examples include patience with an “extremely nervous” dog and a low-stress, quick claw trim for an older cat.

• •Clear, informative communication: multiple reviews mention staff being “very informative,” and one describes reassurance given over the phone about a dog’s problem.
• •Clinical care praised, operations mentioned: reviewers reference an upcoming operation and describe the clinical side as “excellent.”
• •Occasional organisation/wait-time issues: one owner reported being called in around 30 minutes after the appointment time (while still praising the vet’s care once seen).